About the Journal

The UMYUK Journal of Economics and Development (UJED) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Department of Economics, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria. The journal provides an international platform for the publication of original, innovative, and high-quality research that advances theoretical, methodological, and empirical knowledge in the fields of economics and development studies.

UJED aims to promote rigorous academic inquiry and evidence-based analysis that bridges economic theory and practical development challenges. The journal encourages contributions that integrate conceptual frameworks with real-world applications, policy analysis, and methodological innovation, thereby contributing to informed decision-making and sustainable development at local, national, and global levels.

The journal publishes original research articles, methodological papers, theoretical studies, and scholarly book reviews. Submissions are welcomed from researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners from all regions of the world.

The scope of UJED includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Development Economics and Economic Growth
• Public Economics and Fiscal Policy
• Monetary Economics and Financial Systems
• International Economics and Trade
• Agricultural and Rural Economics
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Labour Economics and Human Capital Development
• Industrial Organization and Applied Economics
• Economic Policy Analysis and Planning

UJED operates a blind peer-review process to ensure objectivity, academic integrity, and high publishing standards. The journal is published biannually (June and December) and is fully open access, allowing unrestricted global access to its published content. Through this platform, UJED seeks to foster scholarly dialogue, disseminate impactful research, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of economics and development studies worldwide.